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[–] derpgon@programming.dev 19 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Haven't seen a single one of those (right) hauling workers. On the other (left) hand, I've seen those haul workers every single time.

[–] PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee 3 points 11 months ago

Of course not, those are for construction managers. I usually see the workers driving Honda civics.

[–] SuperNinjaFury@lemm.ee -2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

That's anecdotal evidence, I've never even seen a kei truck in real life but that doesn't mean I think they aren't out there, and sure you could fit a couple guys up front. But I've seen plenty of teams of 4 or sometimes even more come piling out of a work truck. I'm currently in one with four people right now! And just to be clear I agree there are far too many trucks and not every suburban dad needs one, but you blame the driver not the truck. There are absolutely instances where a full size truck is the best vehicle for the job, just like there are instances where a kei truck makes far more sense.

[–] derpgon@programming.dev 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Of course, but that doesn't mean one should get it. If you are gonna haul wood once a year, you are not BUYING a log trailer and just tow it behind you vehicle through the city all year - like a sensible person, you rent one for a day or two.

[–] SuperNinjaFury@lemm.ee 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I mean I literally said I agree with this in the comment you are replying too.

[–] derpgon@programming.dev 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You did, but said I blame the driver not the truck. Who else to blame? The driver bought and is using the vehicle. I am not against using a vehicle for it's job, but so many drivers just don't do that.

I am sure the F-150 has a legitimate use, but it's seldom used to it's full potential, and for some reason it's MOSTLY used legitimately.

[–] SuperNinjaFury@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Yeah exactly get mad at the driver who buys a truck they don't need. But don't be mad at trucks simply for existing, they have good reasons to exist. That's the only point I'm trying to make.

[–] derpgon@programming.dev 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

But I WAS blaming the drivers.

[–] SuperNinjaFury@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Idk why I thought otherwise lol that's my bad but yeah looking back I agree with all your comments lmao, it seems like there are others in this thread that just straight up don't think trucks should exist though lol

[–] derpgon@programming.dev 2 points 11 months ago

No problem, I misread stuff aswell. Let's agree to agree!